The promise of an extended stay
On the news, I learned that I (as a human) should not be compared to a tub of yogurt; that is, I don’t have a “best before date”. In fact, based on the newest research, humans could, theoretically, live for a very long time. Well into a second century, for instance.
It seems that the idea we are doomed to death is not true. Sure, some of us… OK, the vast majority of us won’t need to invest in candle futures for our future. We’re going to end up in a hole, someplace. But some of us could just keep on ticking, like a Timex watch. In my case, I’ll require winding and a new battery from time to time, but I’m sure that’s just a detail.
Actually, I feel much better now. A little food, a little R&R; bring on the next decade, baby! And the one after that, etc.
Outside, the sky is electrifying. Just as the “weather channel” ended my severe thunderstorm watch, things went from dull to dark, followed by flashing lights and noise that I can hear over the hum of the refrigerator. Yes, my windows are closed; I take warnings seriously. No sense ending my long-term engagement to life with a sneak attack from nature. In fact, I’m going to have to rethink so many things. I have the potential to live for decades more! That’s not part of the whole “fake news” thing I hear so much about on late-night TV, is it? I’d be disappointed to have this hope removed.
